Election Integrity Upgrade: Bosnia and Herzegovina is rolling out biometric voter ID scanners for upcoming elections, with 6,000 biometric devices and 6,000 ballot scanners planned nationwide under a contract worth 74.5 million KM, aimed at cutting multiple voting and other fraud. Public Service Under Pressure: BHRT says its accounts were blocked and operations disabled right as the general election campaign starts, warning this could disrupt timely election coverage while it alleges uneven enforcement in a dispute involving RTRS. Energy & Jobs: Zenica coal miners protested outside the Sarajevo government building over unpaid wages, while the FBiH energy minister said holiday allowances were transferred to miners’ accounts as a step toward resolving long-running issues. Foreign Policy & EU Path: Bosnia’s foreign minister is in Vienna for European integration talks with Austria, stressing EU enlargement now depends on political determination amid new security realities. Defense Industry Cooperation: Bosnia and Egypt discussed strengthening defense cooperation, including technology exchange and joint production opportunities, alongside mine action and demining training. Tourism Demand Boost: Republika Srpska is restarting 100 KM domestic tourist vouchers from September 7 to November 30 to support local travel. Regional Business Climate: A new Europe business ranking highlights Bosnia’s relatively low employment-to-productivity performance, placing it near the bottom on innovation and digitalisation.